4 dr A-Body Frame 68-72 swap to a 2 dr

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Mar 26, 2018 | 02:57 PM

James Colvin

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4 dr A-Body Frame 68-72 swap to a 2 dr

Hey Does any one know if the frame for an 4 door A-body 68-72 is the same for a 2 door? If not what would you have to do to make it work if at all possible? Would the body mounts be in the same place?

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Mar 26, 2018 | 04:15 PM

Carshinebob

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the four door frame is four inches longer. If you shorten a four door frame by four inches between the mid point mount and the next rearward mount (by the lower control arm) you'll have a two door frame. ~BOB

Mar 26, 2018 | 05:34 PM

James Colvin

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I'm going to go look at the frame if it is what they say it is then might be worth it.
Thanks for the info Bob!
Cheers

Mar 27, 2018 | 08:15 AM

lemoldsnut

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Where are you located?

2 door frames are not that hard to find

Mar 27, 2018 | 08:46 AM

James Colvin

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I'm located in Ontario near Toronto

Mar 27, 2018 | 10:03 AM

Olds64

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If you are considering shortening a 4 door frame then you MAW just repair the 2 door frame. Either way you should be a competent welder to tackle that project.